ETW Staff– Mumbai
The US Consulate General Mumbai will open its doors exclusively to students applying for visas to pursue education in the United States on May 28, 2014. Students wishing to apply for visas on Student Visa Day should visit www.ustraveldocs.com/in to schedule an appointment.
The US Consulate Mumbai has planned to interview more than 1,000 F1 student visa applicants on Student Visa Day.
Peter Haas, US consul general in Mumbai, said, “Nearly 100,000 Indian students are pursuing higher studies in the United States, enriching our classrooms and campuses and building relationships that will last a lifetime. India remains the second largest source of international students in the United States, and I’m pleased to see that the number are continuing to grow.”
A record number of F1 visa seekers have applied at US consular sections in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad since last October, with student visa issuances up 40 per cent compared with the same period last year.
Student Visa Day applicants will be treated to refreshments in a festive, collegiate atmosphere. Staff from the consulate and the United States-India Educational Foundation will be on hand to answer questions. The education experts will also provide tips and information on academics and campus life to ensure students’ success in the United States.
Haas added, “I believe strongly in the benefits of a US education and we look forward to celebrating with Indian students on Student Visa Day.”
